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Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

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  4. Lake Hopatcong
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23 mi 36 km of trail — 1 Featured Run

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Favorite The Jefferson Township, NJ beavers were hard at work over Thanksgiving weekend.
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Mahlon Dickerson Highlights

10.7 mi 17.3 km • Loop • 894 ft Ascent 272.5 m Ascent

(1) Lake Mo…, NJ

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6.6 mi 10.7 km #1Yellow Trail
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Lake Mohawk, NJ
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6.6 mi 10.7 km Lake Mohawk, NJ 4 
3.9 mi 6.3 km #2White Trail (North)
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Lake Mohawk, NJ
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3.9 mi 6.3 km Lake Mohawk, NJ 4 
4.8 mi 7.7 km #3Beaver Brook Trail (White)
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Lake Mohawk, NJ
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4.8 mi 7.7 km Lake Mohawk, NJ 1 
1.1 mi 1.8 km #4Purple Trail
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Lake Mohawk, NJ
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1.1 mi 1.8 km Lake Mohawk, NJ 1 
1.5 mi 2.4 km #5Blue Trail (North)
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Lake Mohawk, NJ
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1.5 mi 2.4 km Lake Mohawk, NJ 1 
0.8 mi 1.2 km #6Orange Trail
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Ogdensburg, NJ
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0.8 mi 1.2 km Ogdensburg, NJ 1 
1.4 mi 2.3 km #7Blue Trail (South)
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Lake Mohawk, NJ
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1.4 mi 2.3 km Lake Mohawk, NJ 1 
1.7 mi 2.8 km #8Ogden Mine Railroad Trail
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Lake Mohawk, NJ
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1.7 mi 2.8 km Lake Mohawk, NJ 1 
0.8 mi 1.3 km #9Winona Trail
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Lake Mohawk, NJ
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0.8 mi 1.3 km Lake Mohawk, NJ 1 

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Even though you parked at "Saffin Pond", the yellow trail bears right (ignore the signpost to "Saffin Pond"). It will get you to the pond, but not where you parked.
Apr 22, 2017 near Lake Mo…, NJ
An otherwise routine wetland becomes a winter wonder after a snow and ice storm in Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, NJ.
Jan 21, 2019 near Lake Mo…, NJ
The Jefferson Township, NJ beavers were hard at work over Thanksgiving weekend.
Dec 2, 2018 near Lake Mo…, NJ
This exposed bedrock path carved through a mossy forest floor is a great place for a respite.
Apr 22, 2017 near Lake Mo…, NJ
An ice storm helps White Trail in Mahlon Dickerson Reservation lived up to it's name.
Jan 21, 2019 near Lake Mo…, NJ
Nothing beats finding a new perspective on an often visited trail in your hometown - Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, NJ
Dec 22, 2018 near Lake Mo…, NJ
The forested view opens up as you approach Saffin Pond.
May 20, 2017 near Lake Mo…, NJ
Some enjoyable singletrack can be found on the Highlands Trail in Mahlon Dickerson Reservation.
May 20, 2017 near Lake Mo…, NJ

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